Oilfield Chemistry Structured to the Non-Chemist

4:50 Hours

This course provides attendees with a comprehensive look into the more common, synthetic chemicals used in oilfield completions. We will look at and discuss the right chemistry completions, production and EOR. Once we have a clear understanding of the chemistry and its applications, we will review how to obtain viscosity (does chemistry matter?), rheology related to visco-elasticity (storage/loss modulus), how to get the most out a friction reducer, and corrosion/scale/shale stabilizers. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to make a more educated decision on the chemistry to use in your well.

Chapter 1 - Importance of Downhole Chemistry

1.01 Instructor Introduction (15 min.)
1.02 Brine Chemistry (9 min.)
1.03 Biocide (8 min.)
1.04 Polymers (7 min.)
1.05 Friction Reducers (12 min.)
1.06 Impacts on Molecular Weight (14 min.)
1.07 R+ Concept & Formation Lithology (10 min.)
1.08 Clay Swelling (9 min.)
1.09 Migratory Clay (12 min.)
1.10 Manufacturing Friction Reducers (18 min.)
1.11 Invert Emulsion (ePAM) (10 min.)
1.12 Global Acrylamide Market (6 min.)

Chapter 2 - Polymers in Solution - Rheology

2.01 Introduction to Rheology (17 min.)
2.02 Types of Fluids (10 min.)
2.03 Hooke’s Law (24 min.)
2.04 Completions Viscoelasticity (2 min.)

Chapter 3 - Laboratory Evaluation of Completions Chemical Program

3.01 Lab Evaluations – Completions (15 min.)
3.02 Lab Evaluations – Field Trial (2 min.)
3.03 Impact of Chemistry Selection (8 min.)
3.04 Anadarko Basin (11 min.)

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